Grade 10 History Exam Flashcards
(51 cards)
How did the 1920s change life for Canadians? 5 Points
Radio = New form of entertainment that can be used almost everywhere with a plug.
Automotive = new form of transportation
Women’s rights drastically improved
Almost everyone could get a loan from the bank. The banks couldn’t see the problem in that
How did women contribute to the war effort?
Ruthies of the north = worked in factories making weapons and ammunition
Women filled in for men’s jobs when they were away at war
Worked for the army in communications
ATA = Air transport Auxiliary, women who transported planes during WW2
brought Victory bonds to help the war effort
Was the Canadian Government justified in their treatment of Japanese-Canadians?
Spy’s could have been among us. Governement didn’t want to take the chance
was unfair to every Japanese Canadian that actually war Canadian
Didn’t get the proper compensation after being let out of the camps
Had almost all of their belongings sold for just a fraction of the price
What is the significant of Cnada’s contributions to WW1 and WW2?
Helped create the atomic Bomb Vimy ridge Juno beach Battle of Ypres Battle of Somme Battle of Passchendale
WW1 was created by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdined? 4 Points
Nationalism: Think that you country is better than the others
Imperialism: Wanting more land
Alliance system: Being in a alliance with other counties
Militarism: Belief of having to have the biggest army possible
French-English relations have often been difficult (Strained) since WW1. List four Examples
The french in Canada didn’t want to fight because it wasn’t their fight (Conscription)
They didn’t/Don’t believe that they are treated fairly
They have tried to separate from Canada
Had France’s President come in the Quebec and basically spit on the rest of Canada
Prime Ministers in Canada have often made positive changes since WW1
Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson created Peacekeeping
^^ Brought free health care to the rest of Canada( Was originally only in Saskatchewan )
Pierre Eddiot Trudeau kept Quebec from separating from Canada
^^ created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
^^ brought the Canadian Constitution back to Canada from Britain
The 1950s was a time of both positive and negative factors in the lives of Canadians. List 4 Examples
Positive: was a period of economic prosperity
Louis St. Laurent created the transportation infrastructure throughout Canada
Negative:
Ever present fear of nuclear attack from USSR (Russia)
Canada= discovery of spies in home country (The Gouzenko Affair)
In your opinion, what are the top five moments in Canadian History since WW1? Explain
PM Pearson created the new Canadian Flag - showed that Canada was new and improved
PM Trudeau brought the Constitution back to Canada - Made us independent of the British empire
PM Trudea Created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - gives every Canadian the same right protecting them from all levels of the government
Canadian being victorious on D-Day Juno Beach - we were the only Country to successfully complete our objectives
PM Pearson created peacekeeping - showed the entire World how great and peace Canada is. Shows them the Canada that we are today
Cause of WW1??
Main + Trigger (Militarism, Alliance System, Imperialism, Nationalism + Assassination of Franz Ferdinand of Austria )
Who were the good guys, and what where they call and who where the bad guys? What where they called?
Triple Entente = Britain, Canada, France, Russia, USA and (Italy joined later)
Triple Alliance = Germany Austria, Italy (Left later)
What was Trench Warfare
Harsh conditions with mental and physical effects after
What was Liquid courage
Rum gave soldiers confidence and courage to fight
What was Trench foot? What was a Night raid? What was barbed wire?
Trench foot was a disease that corroded your feet because of long exposure to water in the trenches
A Night raid was when soldiers would raid the other Trench at Night so they had the tactical advantage.
Barbed wire was put in front of the trenches to slow/stop soldiers from the other trench, from entering theirs. It was also used for detecting night raids (They hung cans on the barbed wire so if someone cut it then it would make a noise alerting the enemy trench
What where some of the War Weapons and technology in WW1
Ross rifle-unreliable, Machine Gun-highly effective, Poison gas- effective if the wind is in your favor, telephone was introduced but not too effective, barbed wire- effective, grenades ineffective- sometimes worked sometimes didn’t, Cavalry
What where the battles of WW1 and what are 2 significant points about them
Ypres - Belgium, first use of poison gas , first battle Canadians participated in.
Somme - France, First major tank battle, First battle with the Machine Gun
Vimy Ridge - France, Considered a major Canadian Military achievement
Passchendaele - Belgium, costs the lives of thousands of soldiers, brought the morale down. Showed everyone how ineffective Trench warfare is.
What was war in the air called?? And who were the two Canadian Aces?
It was called Dog fights and the two aces were, Billy Bishop and Roy-Brown
What was the Convoy system?
Small boats that would protect cargo boats
What were U-Boats?
Submarines
What were Dreadnoughts?
Battleships
What was Unrestricted submarine warfare?
Random German attacks on submarines
What was Conscription?
People were forced to fight, The French and aboriginals did not like it and did not support it
What was the Halifax Explosion?
two boats collided at the Halifax Harbor and exploded. Killing and injuring thousands. One ship was carrying explosive material.
What was Profiteering?
It was making profits on goods and short supply during wartime, people over charged ($) others.
